Meet the Therapists
Jessica Qualls, LCSW
Each of us long to feel safe, loved, and at peace. I am a regular human, living life, and learning from each of my experiences. Professionally, I am a therapist, a social worker, a meditation teacher, a professor, and yoga instructor. My professional titles don't give me an exemption from life’s trials and hardships. I have discovered a way of living that allows me to feel at peace and grateful in the midst of life’s storms.
As a young adult, through personal trial and hardship, I began traveling the road of healing and self-discovery. It was from a state of hopelessness and debilitating anxiety that I became willing to make changes that would allow me to live a peaceful life. After a lot of letting go and taking necessary action - I found myself living a serene, joyful life. My life experience is filled with gratitude, and it is my greatest desire to share what I have found with those in need of change.
Connect with your true self
I am a warm and open therapist who believes every human being deserves to be heard. I believe that healing and peace are available to you. My therapeutic approach is creatively designed for each individual client. It is my goal to create a safe, nurturing, therapeutic environment that will allow you to connect with your True Self and to cultivate the type of life that you crave.
Credentials
Education and Training
- University of West Florida, Master of Social Work
- University of West Florida, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Professional Membership
- American Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work (AAPCSW)
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
License Information
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- License number SW17401
Carolina Hoyer
Something within you has sparked the brave choice to seek mental health support, and I am so glad it led you here. Hello, my name is Carolina, and I am truly happy to share a bit about my work with you.
I am a mental health professional whose social work roots in our community include helping families transition out of homelessness and helping parents navigate barriers to a substance-free lifestyle. This work shaped the foundation of how I show up for the people I serve — with deep respect for the strength it takes to ask for help.
I was born in Brazil and moved to the United States at the age of nine. Navigating a new language, culture, and identity at a young age deeply shaped my understanding of resilience, belonging, and the complexities of starting over. These lived experiences inform the empathy and cultural sensitivity I bring to my work today. It is important to me to honor the Latin community by supporting individuals through their unique lived experiences and reducing barriers to mental health care.
I offer sessions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese — because being able to speak your native language can make therapy feel safer and more comfortable. I work through a trauma-informed lens, drawing on approaches including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
You do not have to navigate this alone. I am here.
Hablamos Español - Falamos Português.
Credentials
Education and Training
- University of West Florida - Master of Social Work
- University of West Florida - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Biology
License Information
- Registered Clinical Social Work Intern
- License number ISW22959
